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Virtual Filmmaking with Unreal Engine 5

A step-by-step guide to creating a complete animated short film

Hussin Khan

Created by Hussin Khan

Explore the world of virtual filmmaking by creating your own animated short using Unreal Engine 5. You'll learn how to plan, build, and animate cinematic scenes with industry-standard tools, all from your PC. By the end, you'll have a complete film and a solid grasp of the full production pipeline.

Packt | Feb 2024 | 480 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesGame Development, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Development, Unreal Engine

What You Will Learn

You'll work hands-on from the very start, building a real animated film step by step. Each stage guides you through planning, environment creation, character animation, and cinematic techniques. By applying new skills directly to your project, you'll see your film take shape while gaining practical experience with Unreal Engine 5's powerful features.

Key Features

  • Plan and storyboard your film, then build immersive virtual worlds from scratch
  • Create and animate realistic digital actors using MetaHuman technology
  • Master lighting, camera work, and post-production for polished, cinematic results

Target Audience

Perfect for filmmakers, 3D artists, animators, and visual effects professionals with basic Unreal Engine knowledge. If you're looking to expand your skills into virtual production or want to create animated films using cutting-edge tools, you'll find clear guidance and practical workflows to help you achieve your creative goals.

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